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Building a New Home in Lakeville, What you Need to Know…

As a Real Estate Agent for Lakeville, I can tell you with certainty that Building a New Home has become very popular in our area! It’s amazing how quickly the New Construction neighborhoods have sprung to life in the past 6-9 months!  There are neighborhoods which seemed to have gone from empty lots, to bustling homesites overnight.  I wanted to bring you some specific information about New Construction in our South of the River Suburbs, [...]

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Use Social Media and Youtube to Reach More HomeBuyers

6 Creative Ways to Sell your Home in 2013…

Tired of the Same Old Boring Real Estate Flyer? Let’s Explore some New and Creative Ways to Sell your Home in Apple Valley, Lakeville, Rosemount or Eagan!  We’ll Discover Why these Creative Ideas can Better Sell your Townhome in Farmington or Burnsville too! Real Estate Marketing has changed in so many ways over the past 15 years.  During the time I have been Listing and Selling Homes in the South of the River, I have seen [...]

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Selling a home in 2013

Top 3 Reasons to Sell your Home in 2013…

The Real Estate Market is off to a roaring start! From my perspective and experience, I believe it’s going to be a banner year!  I can’t speak for the entire country, but I’m confident in my opinion for our local South of the River Home Sales! Below are my top 3 Reasons 2013 will be a great year if you’re considering “Selling my Home in Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville, Rosemount and Farmington Minnesota!” 1) Inventory Levels are [...]

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The Sights and Sounds of a Recovering Real Estate Market!

3 Ways to Select a Builder for your New Home…

Today I had an interesting conversation with a gentleman about Building a New Home in Lakeville.  We talked about the best ways to select a builder in today’s Real Estate Market.  There are several factors involved in selecting a Builder including, the location/specific lot, floor plans and quality of construction.  It’s a complicated process, but I’ll try to tackle it succinctly. Location or Specific Lot In the old days, developers held the land after it was [...]

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Close up of Brick Home

3 Reasons to Rent your Townhome and Buy a House Now….

All signs are pointing to a brighter housing market in Minnesota! If you have been waiting on the sidelines, hoping to jump into the market and buy a home before prices increase, Get Ready, Get Set, Go! “But, Sheryl, I can’t sell my current townhome because I owe more on the mortgage than the value of the property?”  If you can secure a new mortgage without selling your townhome consider renting it this upcoming year [...]

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July Monthly Skinny Report

Sales are Up! Listings are Down! Let the Housing Market Olympics Begin!

Where has the Twin Cities real estate market been and where is it heading? This monthly summary provides an overview of current trends and projections for future activity. Pending Sales are Up!  Listings are Down! Let the games begin! Narrated by Cari Linn (2012 President, Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®), video produced by Chelsie Lopez. | CLICK HERE to view in a separate window or just click the embedded clip below:  

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Inventory of Homes for Sale Twin Cities Sheryl Petrashek

Weekly Market Activity Report June 25, 2012

The last several years have been rough, no doubt, but an undeniable gleam has returned to the marketplace this year, and summer brings with it a certain extra swoon. Market metrics are in the midst of seasonal peaks and valleys this time of year. Listings, sales and prices all tend to reach pinnacles on the historical trend line, while market times generally take a dip to annual lows. Summer is historically an exciting time for [...]

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Remax Results and the Hartford Breast Cancer Ride

Remax Results named to Top 100 Companies in Minnesota

A Huge Shout Out to the Owner’s of Remax Results! Congratulations, this Honor is Well Deserved! How nice to see Remax Results on the list of Top 100 Companies to work for in Minnesota.  I’ve been with Remax Results for 10+ years and it has always been one of the best companies to work for, now it’s official. The Real Estate industry is simultaneously Cooperative and Competitive, it’s a very unique blend not found in other types of business.  [...]

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Twin Cities Real Estate Market Update Sheryl Petrashek

All Aboard for the Spring Market Train!

Where has the Twin Cities real estate market been and where is it heading?   View this short, informational video about the Minneapolis Real Estate Market for details. This monthly summary provides an overview of current trends and projections for future activity. Narrated by Jennifer Cutter (2012 Treasurer, Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®), video produced by Chelsie Lopez.  Click the embedded link…  

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Twin Cities Market May Activity Report Sheryl Petrashek

Sunny Factors Causing Market to Bloom?

Where has the Twin Cities real estate market been and where is it heading? This monthly summary provides an overview of current trends and projections for future activity. Narrated by Cari Linn (2012 President, Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®), video produced by Chelsie Lopez.  Check the embedded clip below:

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